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VKA EXPRESS INC

3624 FEWFLOWER CT · Elgin, IL 60124

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  • MC #882309
  • USDOT #2537016 USDOT Active
  • 25
    Power Units
  • 25
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VKA EXPRESS INC is a Elgin, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 25 truck(s) in their fleet and 25 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-882309 and their USDOT number is 2537016.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/30/2025 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,600,025 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 20 states over the past 24 months: CA (13), IL (12), IN (9), MI (6), OH (5), UT (5), TX (4), NV (2), CO (2), WI (2), TN (1), AR (1), +8 more. Home base: Elgin, Illinois.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 36.4% 23.4% Driver 7.1% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.92 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.74 9 Vehicle Maintenance 7.93 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 2

Inspection Summary

  • 70
    Total
  • 37
    Clean
  • 33
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 54 unique codes

Critical 15

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 25

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11RTRetroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.17B2-LDCLLighting - Driveaway, clearance lamp(s) missing on rear of rearmost towed vehicle1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
VKA EXPRESS INC
3624 FEWFLOWER CT
ELGIN, IL 60124
Mailing Address
VKA EXPRESS INC
3624 FEWFLOWER
ELGIN, IL 60124

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